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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,051.47, 33,191.74 and 13,441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,051.47, 33,191.74 and 13,441.13 is: 18,549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,051.47 : 33,191.74 = 13,441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,051.47/33,191.74 = 13,441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,051.47x = 33,191.74 × 13,441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,051.47x = 446,134,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,134,492.27/24,051.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.16

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